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    Sobreponerse (en. Overcome)

    /so.βɾe.poˈneɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Overcoming an obstacle or difficulty.
    He managed to overcome his fears and take the exam.
    Logró sobreponerse a sus miedos y presentarse al examen.
    To lift or raise something above another thing.
    She overcame the table to grab the book that was on the shelf.
    Se sobrepuso a la mesa para agarrar el libro que estaba en la estantería.
    To impose oneself or prevail over something.
    Love prevailed over the differences.
    El amor se sobrepuso a las diferencias.

    Etymology

    From the prefix "over-" and the verb "come."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overcome adversities
    Overcoming the difficulties and challenges in life.
    sobreponerse a las adversidades
    one does not need to overcome
    It is not necessary to make an additional effort in that situation.
    no hay que sobreponerse
    overcome pain
    Recovering from a painful experience.
    sobreponerse al dolor

    Related Words

    overcoming
    The action of overcoming something, especially a problem or difficulty.
    superación
    recovery
    Physical or emotional recovery after an effort or difficulty.
    repuesta
    strength
    The ability to overcome adverse situations.
    fortaleza

    Slang Meanings

    Getting back up after a hard hit.
    After losing his job, he had to overcome quickly.
    Después de perder su trabajo, tuvo que sobreponerse rápido.
    Becoming strong in the face of difficulties.
    That girl always overcomes problems.
    Esa chica siempre se sobrepone a los problemas.